The right for prisoners to vote

[The United Imperial Kingdom]

I invite a debate on prisoners being allowed the vote.

It is understandable that when a person(s) commits a crime that a majority of their rights are taken away. We should as a committee allow prisoners this one fundamental right and exercise democracy.

[Benomia]

What if a nation doesn't have elections?

[Imperial--japan]

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[Oceara]

Well if prisoners are allowed to vote, they will almost always vote for the non-ruling party at the time or the one that promises them freedom. It would lead to corruption (either that or I must be really paranoid.)
So with all due respect, I disagree.

[LochNessMontropolis]

I think it would depend on the crime. Those convicted of violent crimes (murder, rape, treason) and habitual offenders should lose the right the vote.